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An efficient performance evaluation modeling tool for SNSPD used in QKD systems

Adil F. Mushatet

Institute of Laser for Postgraduate Studies, University of Baghdad, Baghdad, Iraq

E-mail Address: adilfadhil@kecbu.uobaghdad.edu.iq

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Shelan K. Tawfeeq

Institute of Laser for Postgraduate Studies, University of Baghdad, Baghdad, Iraq

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Abstract

Single-photon detection concept is the most crucial and often difficult factor to determine the performance of quantum key distribution (QKD) systems. One solution to facilitate understanding this concept is to create a virtual environment for modeling, analyzing, and investigating the performance of single photon detectors. In this paper, a simulator for superconducting single photon detectors with time domain visualizer and configurable parameters is presented. The widely used ID281SNSPD in the QKD area was theoretically modeled in terms of pulse analysis, the impact of biasing current and the temperature on the dark counts rate and single photon-detection efficiency and influence of the number of photons per pulse on the single photon-detection efficiency. The simulated results were in good agreement with the theoretical results and the simulator demonstrated its adaptability.

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